Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME)

Member feedback helps inform how professional societies evolve over time. The 2026 SME Member Survey is now underway, gathering insights on what’s working well and where additional support may be needed. You may notice survey emails sent by Missy Russell via MGI’s Qualtrics platform. Results will help guide future planning efforts, including the 2026 SME Strategic Plan, and reflect member experiences across the industry. #SMEmembers #memberexperience #professionaldevelopment #miningindustry

Congratulations to Armats Giarnelly for winning third place photo in the 2026 SME Media Contest! Location: Antapaccay Site, Espinar - Cusco - Peru Caption: "During the 12-day weight scale study (WSS), each workday typically ended around 3:00 pm due to blasting operations and electrical storms in the afternoon. Despite these weather and operational challenges—such as personnel transfers during blasting and storms—we successfully weighed a total of 69 trucks. On the last afternoon of the study, this photo was taken: it shows a loaded truck being weighed on the electronic scale while field personnel record the data. That day, we were also able to enjoy a beautiful sunset that marked the end of the work with a spectacular landscape." View all winning media here: https://bit.ly/2VuNQSY #SMEMediaContest2026

The 2026 SME Minnesota Conference isn't just about technical papers and industry updates—it’s about the people who move this industry forward. This year’s networking functions are designed to help you reconnect with colleagues and build new partnerships in the heart of Duluth. The best insights often happen between the sessions. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a student looking to break into the industry, these functions are where the SME Community truly comes to life. See the full schedule and grab your tickets: smemnconference.com #SME #SMEMinnesota #MiningIndustry #Networking #DuluthEvents #ProfessionalGrowth #MiningCommunity

A new episode of the Weekly Rundown is live! Today we cover the $1 billion deep-sea mining merger led by former Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese, Panama’s move to allow processing at the shuttered Cobre Panama mine, and a new $69 million funding push from the U.S. Department of Energy to strengthen domestic critical minerals supply chains. Tune in now and stay informed: https://lnkd.in/gxWjwUFa #WeeklyRundown #SME #MiningIndustry #DeepSeaMining #CriticalMinerals #Copper #MineralProcessing #SupplyChains #EnergyTransition

The SME Minnesota Conference is THE top-performing regional minerals conference in the Midwest. Whether in the exhibit hall or in a session room, you’ll find an opportunity to create lasting and meaningful partnerships with professionals specific to the mining and minerals industry. Meet with industry leading companies including United States Steel Corporation. Learn more and register here: smemnconference.com #SME2025MN #Metals #Mining #IronOre

Be a part of FGIM and join an international meeting of geologists and mining professionals interested in industrial minerals. For over half a century the Forum's focus has been on the geology of industrial minerals with an emphasis on the promotion of the knowledge and organization of mining, mineral processing, regulation and reclamation through the forum meetings, presentations and field trips. Register here: smefgim.org #FGIM62 #Geology #Mining #IndustrialMinerals

Women in Mining USA Shares Mentorship Secrets for Women in Mining WATCH: https://lnkd.in/gDfPdGCP Julia Potter (President, Women in Mining USA), Nina Astillero (2026 Conference Co-Chair), and Emma Li Salditt (SME & 2026 Conference Co-Chair) explore how mentorship and coaching can transform a woman’s career in engineering and mining. From asking for raises to collaborating effectively, our guests reveal strategies that have helped women gain higher pay, leadership opportunities, and lasting professional growth. Massive thanks to Media Partner Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) (Shalea Hardison, Emma Li Salditt, Mary Korpi, Anne Williamson, Bill Gleason, Melissa Russell) for their support, Studio Sponsor Petro-Canada Lubricants and our Voice of Industry Tour Sponsor Orica Digital Solutions. #mining #videoproduction #MINEXCHANGE2026 #MINEXCHANGE

In an industry where efficiency is driven by data and design, having the right reference material isn't just a convenience—it’s a requirement for optimization. These two new resources for your technical library are designed to provide practitioners with the high-level technical frameworks needed for modern mineral processing. Purchase your copy today: store.smenet.org #MineralProcessing #Metallurgy #ProcessDesign #EngineeringExcellence #SME #TechnicalResources

A federal judge rejected claims by environmentalists that the U.S. government in 2024 improperly approved Australia-based ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium and boron mine project in Nevada in a ruling that boosts efforts to increase U.S. critical minerals production. Read more online: https://lnkd.in/gVndMaQb #Mining #Engineering #Boron #ioneer #Lithium #Nevada #RhyoliteRidge #USGovernment

The April 2026 issue of Mining Engineering highlights topics shaping today’s mining industry. Inside this issue, you’ll find coverage on: A recap of 2026 MINEXCHANGE Water management challenges and solutions Mining developments across Latin America Explore the full issue online to dive deeper into the engineering, operations, and insights that matter to mining professionals: https://lnkd.in/gdeqKHyw #Mining #Engineering #MiningEngineering #SME